HR Associate/Generalist

Continental Industry; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking an HR Associate/Generalist at its Mount Pleasant plant to support non-exempt employees. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes to meet targets and promote a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities include payroll and benefits administration, recordkeeping, attendance tracking, and exit procedures, plus Lean HR initiatives at the site. A bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or 2 years HR experience, is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR 2 years HR experience in lieu of degree
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention-to-detail and organization skills
• Ability to proactively make decisions and escalate matters as necessary

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding with HR Shared Services
• Administer payroll and benefits within legal and budget rules
• Maintain personnel files and training records
• Support time/attendance and payroll accuracy with managers
• Foster positive employee relations and workplace culture
• Assist with corporate HR initiatives and process improvements

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

2 years HR experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Power BI

Job description

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environmentally friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description The HR Associate/Generalist supports all HR activities for non-executive employees at the plant location. This role ensures HR targets are met (e.g., recruiting, employee development) and contributes to positive employee satisfaction and workplace culture.

How You Will Make An Impact

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Support recruiting, sourcing, and candidate selection in coordination with the HR Shared Services
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires according to company standards
• Support deployment of employer branding initiatives at the plant location

HR Administration & Compliance

• Administer payroll and benefits in accordance with legal requirements and budget guidelines
• Maintain personnel files and training records
• Support time and attendance administration, identify timing errors, and work with managers to ensure payroll accuracy
• Manage exit procedures and documentation

Employee Relations & Support

• Support employees with benefits-related questions and inquiries
• Plan and implement local employee relations activities (e.g., motivation programs, conflict resolution, workplace events, internal communications)
• Foster a positive work culture and employee engagement at the plant

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Support implementation of corporate HR initiatives at the plant location (e.g., culture development, diversity programs)
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities using lean administration and process optimization methods
• Ensure effective HR communication for the plant location

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication or a related field OR 2 years HR experience in lieu of a degree
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention-to-detail and organization skills
• Ability to proactively make decisions and escalate matters as necessary

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• Intermediate user of Microsoft Programs to include: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Power BI
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years HR experience or 4 years of HR experience in lieu of degree.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.